Believed to represent the largest leadership development investment in the history of the NHS, HSMC's NHS Leadership Academy programmes ('Elizabeth Garrett Anderson' and 'Nye Bevan') have won international recognition for their use of 'blended learning.'

The National Student Survey (NSS) has awarded the University of Birmingham an overall satisfaction mark of 89%, up from 88% for the past two years and a rise of five places among Russell Group institutions.

Parents who want to find out more about the new University of Birmingham School, and how to apply for a place for their child are invited to two information events near the site of the new school in Selly Oak.

The Sociology Society hosted a careers conference on 04 February 2015. This event provided current students with the opportunity to meet alumni from a variety of careers including HR, PR/Marketing, Consultancy, Social Work, Law (in particular a postgraduate qualification) and Education.